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June 07, 2008 @ 11:05 PM

Dance

  • Irish Dance Classes, 5 p.m. every Monday. A class in Irish step and soft sole dances for beginners. The class is open to children age five and older. Sponsored by International Folklanders. Classes will include warm-up exercises, basic technique, posture and musical step patterns such as the reel, jigs and hornpipe. New members are always welcome. Call Carole Prietzel, instructor, 606-928-9372. Prietzel's Folk Dance House, Ponderosa Estates, Cannonsburg.
  • Jazz/Hip Hop Class, 7:30-8:30 p.m. every Monday (ages 11-14); 5:30-6:30 p.m. every Friday (ages 7-10). This Jazz class is fast paced and high energy, concentrating on creativity and free movement, incorporating the Hip Hop of dancing to hip hop music. Located at the Camp High-Tor Lodge. Questions, call 304-757-0016. Tri-County YMCA, 200 Carl's Lane , Scott Depot. $60; $39 Y members.
  • Senior Clogging Classes, 10 a.m. every Tuesday. Questions, call 304-586-2745. Hometown Senior Center, 100 First Ave., Hometown.
  • Square Dance, 7 p.m. every Tuesday. Paw Taw Square Dance Club offers lessons/workshop with Caller, Albert Allie. Questions, call 304-523-3868. Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church, 469 Norway Ave., Huntington.
  • Summer Dance 2008 Camp/Workshop, begins Monday-Friday, June 23-27. Questions or for enrollment, call 304-522-4230 or visit www.huntingtondance.org. Huntington Dance Theatre Studio, 412 8th St., Huntington.
  • Exercise

  • Aerobic/Kickboxing Classes, 5:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays-Fridays, 9 a.m. Saturdays. Instructors: Sheila Ball, T.J. Niebergall and Roni Hayes. Call 740-867-4532. Chesapeake Community Center, 3978 Ohio Route 7, Chesapeake. $20 a month; $4 daily.
  • Aerobics, 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Questions, call Cindy, 304-733-2176; Sherry, 304-522-0362. Pea Ridge United Methodist Church, 5747 Pea Ridge Road, Huntington. $3.
  • Arise from Arthritis, noon Tuesdays. Gentle for joints. Classes are a combination of Hatha yoga, Polarity yoga and Tibetan exercises. Taught by Tonia M. Zanter. Located on the second floor. Questions or to confirm class times and availability, call 304-525-2626. Holistic Harmonic, International Building, 3471 Route 60 E., Huntington. $10 each.
  • Ball-icious, 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 6 p.m. Thursdays, June 8-July 19. Sculpt your abs, buns, back, shoulders and arms. A dynamic workout class using a stability ball, pilates and hand weights. Located in the community room. Questions, call 304-412-4684. Bates Memorial Presbyterian Church, Jefferson Park Drive and East Pea Ridge Road, Huntington. Six classes, $36.
  • Basic Yoga, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 8-July 19. Be happy from the inside out. Using basic yoga poses to stretch your body and stress management techniques to explore the stillness in the body and the mind. Located in the community room. Questions, call 304-412-4684. Bates Memorial Presbyterian Church, Jefferson Park Drive and East Pea Ridge Road, Huntington. Six classes, $36.
  • Beginners Tai-Chi Classes, 6:30 p.m. every Monday. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat. Questions, call 304-526-6670. St. Mary's Wellness Center, located in the Regional Heart Institute/ER building, Huntington. $2 per class.
  • Beginners Tai-Chi Classes, 6:30 p.m. every Thursday. Beginners Tai-Chi for health and well-being. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat. Questions, call 740-894-6552. Underwood Senior Center, 632 9th Ave., Huntington. $4.
  • Circuit Workout, 8-9 a.m. every Saturday. Questions, call Jodie, 304-743-3312. Milton Baptist Church, 1123 Church St., Milton.
  • Hi/lo Aerobics, 6 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. every Saturday. Call Cindy, 304-733-2176 or Sherry, 304-522-0361. Pea Ridge United Methodist Church, 5747 Pea Ridge Road, Huntington. $3.
  • Introduction to Yoga, 7-8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, June 9-Aug. 20. The class is designed as an introduction to physical discipline of Yoga, and will focus on proper breathing techniques, strengthening and stretching the muscles; improving coordination, balance and posture; and relaxation. Diana Whitwer, instructor. Matts and blocks provided. Registration required; call 304-562-0518. Hurricane Valley Community Center, Valley Park Drive , Hurricane.
  • Jazzercise, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 9 a.m. Saturdays. Linda Mills, instructor. Questions, call 304-743-4084. HIMG Regional Medical Center, 5170 U.S. 60 E., Huntington. $50 for five weeks/10 classes.
  • Jazzercise, 6 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. every Saturday. The 60-minute classes are also available in Ironton and Wheeling, Ohio. Questions, call 740-533-2996. Chesapeake Community Center, 3978 Ohio Route 7, Chesapeake.
  • Karate Classes, class schedules are 5-6 p.m. beginners 5 to 12; 6-7 p.m. intermediate to advanced children of all ages; 7 p.m. teens 13 and up every Monday-Tuesday. Instructor: Tim Farren. Questions, call 740-867-4532. Chesapeake Community Center, 3978 Ohio Route 7, Chesapeake. $20 a month; $4 daily; $12 a month; $2 daily for children.
  • Karate Classes, 6-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. For ages five and up. Classes are taught by Master Ingargiola, 6th Dan, who was inducted into the World Karate Union Hall of Fame in Stroudsburg, Penn. in 2006. Registration required; call 304-562-0518. Putnam County Parks and Recreation, 1 Valley Park Dr., Hurricane.
  • Living-In-Ease Yoga, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. A gentle, refreshing yoga with breathwork. Classes are a combination of Hatha yoga, Polarity yoga and Tibetan exercises. Taught by Tonia M. Zanter. Located on the second floor. Questions or to confirm class times and availability, call 304-525-2626. Holistic Harmonic, International Building, 3471 Route 60 E., Huntington. $10 each.
  • Low-Impact Aerobics, 6 p.m. every Tuesday. Class features strengthening, toning and flexibility exercises. Questions, call Jodie, 304-743-3312. Milton Baptist Church, 1123 Church St., Milton.
  • Lunch Break Fitness Classes, Mondays and Wednesdays, May 12-Aug. 21. The following classes are offered: 11-11:45 a.m. Ball-icious: sculpt your abs, buns, back, shoulders and arms; 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pilates: get long and lean; and 12:30-1:15 p.m. Yoga: re-focus, destress, mind/body workout. Instructor: Peg Edmonds, 304-412-4684. Located in Room HC1029. Marshall University Campus, 1 John Marshall Drive, Huntington. $3; classes are free to students, faculty and staff.
  • Lunch Break Fitness Classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 12-Aug. 21. The following classes are offered: 11-11:45 a.m. Pilates: get long and lean; 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Zumba: an aerobic workout dancing your pounds away to high-energy Latin music; and 12:30-1:15 p.m. Abso-glutely: reshape your abs and glutes to this innovative workout. Instructor: Peg Edmonds, 304-412-4684. Located in Room HC1029. Marshall University Campus, 1 John Marshall Dr., Huntington. $3; classes are free to students, faculty and staff.
  • Mall Walkers, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. every Monday-Friday. Community members can come and walk the "medical mall." A mile equals 6 1/2 laps. Questions, call Patty Dickey, 304-399-2367. HIMG Regional Medical Center, 5170 U.S. 60 E., Huntington. Free.
  • Mindful Movement: Intermediate Level Yoga, 5:30 p.m. Thursdays. For concentration in the poses. Classes are a combination of Hatha yoga, Polarity yoga and Tibetan exercises. Taught by Tonia M. Zanter. Located on the second floor. Questions or to confirm class times and availability, call 304-525-2626. Holistic Harmonic, International Building, 3471 Route 60 E., Huntington. $10 each.
  • Morning Exercise Class, 10 a.m. every Monday and Thursday. Call 304-586-2745. Hometown Senior Center, 100 First Ave., Hometown.
  • OLBH Exercise Class, 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. HCS will provide exercise classes at the church. Greenup Christian Church, 711 Main St., Greenup.
  • OLBH Exercise Class, 7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. HCS will provide exercise classes at the church. Greenup Baptist Church, Greenup.
  • OLBH Exercise Class, 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. HCS will provide exercise classes at the church. Greenup First United Methodist Church, 607 Main St., Greenup.
  • Senior Activities, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. every Wednesday. Exercise room, games/crafts, lunch and dance class with Darlene Green. Call 740-894-7569. Sybene Senior Citizens' Center, 97 Private Road 80, South Point.
  • Senior Exercise Class, 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Questions, call 304-528-5698. Guyandotte Branch Library, 203 Richmond St., Huntington.
  • Senior Wellness Program, 1 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Includes low-impact aerobics, walking, dancing and other exercises. Questions, call Karen Sifford, 304-529-3673. Underwood Senior Center, 632 9th Ave., Huntington. Free.
  • Senior-Wise Exercise Class, 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Men and women are welcome. Lewis Memorial Baptist Church, 5385 W. Pea Ridge Road, Huntington.
  • SilverSneakers Fitness Program, call for current time and day. A fitness program for older adults and includes a free basic fitness membership to the Old Huntington High. Led by certified instructors. For more information, call 304-697-7113 or visit www.silversneakers.com. YMCA May Building, 935 10th Ave., Huntington. Free to Medicare recipients.
  • Smorgasbord of Asanas and Sutras, 11 a.m. Saturdays. Poses, anatomy and poetry of Yoga. Classes are a combination of Hatha yoga, Polarity yoga and Tibetan exercises. Taught by Tonia M. Zanter. Located on the second floor. Questions or to confirm class times and availability, call 304-525-2626. Holistic Harmonic, International Building, 3471 Route 60 E., Huntington. $10 each.
  • Spinal Success, noon Thursdays. Gentle, strength building for bones. Classes are a combination of Hatha yoga, Polarity yoga and Tibetan exercises. Taught by Tonia M. Zanter. Located on the second floor. Questions or to confirm class times and availability, call 304-525-2626. Holistic Harmonic, International Building, 3471 Route 60 E., Huntington. $10 each.
  • Stand, Sit, Recline and Breathe: Orientation for Newcomers, 10 a.m. every first Saturday. Classes are a combination of Hatha yoga, Polarity yoga and Tibetan exercises. Taught by Tonia M. Zanter. Located on the second floor. Questions or to confirm class times and availability, call 304-525-2626. Holistic Harmonic, International Building, 3471 Route 60 E., Huntington. $10 each.
  • Step - Full Body and/or Salsa Aerobics, 6:30-7:30 a.m. every Monday and Friday; 6-7 a.m. every Wednesday. Registration required; call 304-562-0518, ext. 6. Putnam County Parks and Recreation, 1 Valley Park Dr., Hurricane. First class is free.
  • Stress-Less Yoga, 5:30 p.m. Mondays . Some athletic aptitude is helpful. Classes are a combination of Hatha yoga, Polarity yoga and Tibetan exercises. Taught by Tonia M. Zanter. Located on the second floor. Questions or to confirm class times and availability, call 304-525-2626. Holistic Harmonic, International Building, 3471 Route 60 E., Huntington. $10 each.
  • Tai Chi, 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Offered by ARTS Resources for the Tri-State. Instructor: Rick Ruggles. Bring a pad and wear comfortable clothes. Questions, call Ruggles, 740-894-6552. Renaissance Center, 900 8th St., Huntington. $4 per session.
  • Tai Chi, 5 p.m. every Thursday. Questions, call Patty Dickey, 304-399-2367. HIMG Regional Medical Center, 5170 U.S. 60 E., Huntington. $2 per class.
  • Tai Chi Classes, 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Monday. Second floor of the Heart Institute in the aerobic room. St. Mary's Medical Center, 2900 1st Ave., Huntington. Cost, $2.
  • Tai-Chi Classes, 1 p.m. every Friday. Tai-Chi class will be followed by an exercise class. Instructed by Rick and Sandy Ruggles and Frances Norris. Wear loose clothing. Call Karen Sifford, 304-529-3673. Underwood Senior Center, 632 9th Ave., Huntington.
  • Water Aerobics Classes, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 24-July 3; 7:15-8:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 22-31. Registration required; call 304-562-0518, ext. 3. Valley (Wave Pool) Park, 1 Valley Dr., Hurricane. $40.
  • Weighted Workout Class, 4-5 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. Located in the Wellness Center of the Heart Institute. Questions, call 304-526-1870. St. Mary's Medical Center, 2900 1st Ave., Huntington. $30 for six-week session.
  • Yoga, 4:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Wear comfortable clothing. Located in the gym. Questions, call Wellness, 304-526-6670. St. Mary's School of Nursing, 2900 1st Ave., Huntington. $2.
  • Yoga, 10 a.m. every Saturday. Clarice Kumelin, instructor. Questions, call Patty Dickey, 304-399-2367. HIMG Regional Medical Center, 5170 U.S. 60 E., Huntington. $2 per class.
  • Yoga II, 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, June 8-July 19. Great power workout, ending with total relaxation. Using the intermediate yoga poses in a sequence for an energizing workout, leaving with a relaxed body and calm mind. Located in the community room. Questions, call 304-412-4684. Bates Memorial Presbyterian Church, Jefferson Park Drive and East Pea Ridge Road, Huntington. Six classes, $36.
  • Yoga III, 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, June 8-July 19. It's fun, it's deep, it's challenging. A master class with plenty of challenging poses. Located in the community room. Questions, call 304-412-4684. Bates Memorial Presbyterian Church, Jefferson Park Drive and East Pea Ridge Road, Huntington. Six classes, $36.
  • Zumba, 5:30 p.m. Mondays and 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, June 8-July 19. Aerobic workout dancing your pounds away to high-energy Latin music. Located in the community room. Questions, call 304-412-4684. Bates Memorial Presbyterian Church, Jefferson Park Drive and East Pea Ridge Road, Huntington. Six classes, $36.
  • Zumba, 6-7 p.m. every Thursday. Questions, call Jodie, 304-743-3312. Milton Baptist Church, 1123 Church St., Milton.
  • Zumba, 10 a.m. every Saturday, beginning June 14. Instructor Jodi Miller. Zumba Fitness fuses hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing moves to create a dynamic workout system designed to be fun and easy to do. Questions, call Gail Patton, 304-412-3171 or visit www.tophatballroom.com. Top Hat Ballroom above Barboursville Physical Therapy, 6433 U.S. 60 E., Barboursville.
  • Zumba Class, offered by DanceIt! Performance Studio. Questions, call Mary Petrany, 304-654-6220 or e-mail to danceit_studio@yahoo.com. YWCA, 633 5th Ave., Huntington.
  • Zumba Exercise Dance Class, every Monday-Tuesday and Thursday. For time and further information, call 304-453-2449. Community Fitness Center, 1201 Poplar St., Kenova. First class is free; $5; $3 for members.
  • Dance

  • Accepting Registration for Summer Dance Intensive, 8:30 a.m. Monday-Friday, July 28-Aug. 1. The academy, "a Christian performing arts academy," is now accepting registrations for their summer dance intensive. The dance intensive is for dedicated and disciplined dancers who want to refine their technical skills while begin challenged, motivated and inspired to dance in excellence. The camp culminates with a dance performance, showcasing all performers. For ages 8-young adult. Questions, call Cookie Samworth, 304-419-4446; e-mail to cookie@artsinaction.info. Arts in Action, 2652 Main St., Hurricane.
  • Adult Ballet, every Wednesday. Questions, call Elizabeth P. Withers, director, MA Early Childhood, 304-522-0463. Village Dance Theatre, 604 1/2 Central Ave., Barboursville.
  • Ballet/Lyrical Class, 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Monday (ages 7-10) and Friday (ages 11-14). The class includes Classical Ballet, which is the foundation of all dance, emphasizing discipline, posture, poise and grace. It also includes Lyrical, which is a combination of Ballet and Jazz elements, emphasizing expression, interpretation and storytelling. Located at the Camp High-Tor Lodge. Question, Call 304-757-0016. Tri-County YMCA, 200 Carl's Lane , Scott Depot. $60; $39 Y members.
  • Ballroom Dance Classes, beginning Sunday, June 15. Lessons for couples and a special Latin class for singles. Learn the steps, proper form and partnering skills. Ballroom dancing is low impact exercise done to beautiful music that keeps your mind active as well as your body. Summer classes in Salsa, Merengue and Samba. Beginners: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 7 p.m. Wednesdays; intermediate: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; singles Latin class: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Questions, call Gail Patton, 304-412-3171 or visit www.tophatballroom.com. Top Hat Ballroom above Barboursville Physical Therapy, 6433 U.S. 60 E., Barboursville.
  • Ballroom Dance Lessons, 7:15 p.m. every Sunday. Designed for the beginner or for review and progressing. Last Sunday in month will be for review and social practice. Pre-registration or partners are not required. Dress is casual. No syllabus required; work to be a social dancer not a student for competition. Call Gayle Riggs, 304-453-1250 or e-mail to rigg1209@zoominternet.net. Junior League Community Center, 617 9th Ave., Huntington. $6.
  • Belly Dancing, advance from 7-8 p.m. and beginners from 8-9 p.m. every Wednesday. Instructor: Lindsay McCormick. Questions, call 304-52-DANCE or visit www.dancersguild.com. Huntington Dancer's Guild, Corner of Washington Blvd. & Linden Circle , Huntington. $10 per class.
  • Class in Irish Step and Soft Sole Dances, 5 p.m. every Monday. A class in Irish step and soft sole dances for beginners. Open to children 6 and older. Carole Prietzel, instructor. Questions, call 606-928-9372. Folk Dance House, Ponderosa Estates/Cannonsburg Exit, Catlettsburg.
  • Classes in Classical Ballet, Pointe and Tap, levels are pre-ballet to pre-professional, ages 4 to adult. Boy's classes are also available. Gene Anthony instructs tap classes in intermediate to advanced levels. Ella Hay instructs ballet and pointe classes and beginner tap. Questions, call 304-429-6606. The Art Center School of Dance, 3720 Auburn Road , Westmoreland.
  • Creative Movement Combo, 5:30-6:30 p.m. every Monday and Friday. This class emphasizes the importance of physical activity and creative exploration through imaginative movements and expressions. Incorporates beginning ballet technique for coordination and tap for rhythm. Located at the Camp High-Tor Lodge. For ages 4-6. Questions, call 304-757-0016. Tri-County YMCA, 200 Carl's Lane , Scott Depot. $60; $39 Y members.
  • Dance Class Registration, the academy continues registration for students, ages 3 and above. Competition and non-competition program available. Classes include Acro-Tumble, Ballet-Pointe, Creative Movement for 3-4-year-olds, combination for 5-year-olds, Jazz, Lyrical, Pilates, Tap, Tap-Jazz, Triple Threat which is acting, voice and musical theatre dance and Field Corps-Twirling. Instructors include Marlo Shaver Wentz and other highly qualified instructors. Questions, call Michelle Shaver Heiner, 304-69-STAGE or visit www.eliteperformanceacademy.net. Elite Performance Academy, 819 10th Ave., Huntington.
  • Dance Classes , Now offering classes for ages 3 and up for Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip Hop and Adult Ballet with performance opportunities. Summer Dance 2008 Camp/Workshop begins June 23-27. Questions or for enrollment, call 304-522-4230 or visit www.huntingtondance.org. Huntington Dance Theatre Studio, 412 8th St., Huntington.
  • Dance Classes, experience professional dance instruction from a Christian perspective. Classes available include ballet, tap, jazz, family fitness, little steps for toddlers and modern worship. Recreational and seasoned dancers are welcome. Year around enrollment for ages 2 to seniors. Free trial classes and free mentoring available for college bound dancers. Questions, call Amy York, 304-633-1238 or visit www.miraclesinmotiondance.com. Miracles in Motion Dance Academy, 6433 Route 60 E., Barboursville.
  • Dance Classes, include baton twirling, jazz, hip hop, gymnastics, flag and majorette. Preschool classes in tap, ballet, acrobatics, jazz and gymnastics are a specialty. Competition jazz teams, baton twirling teams and dance show corps are offered. Private lessons and types of dances are also available. Questions, call 304-697-8946. Mirror Image Dance Studio, 113 3rd Ave. W., Huntington.
  • Dance Classes, Rumble-N-Tumble Gym, formerly Marsha's Dance Connection, offers the following classes tumbling, dance jazz, ballet, tap, combination classes for young dancers and classes for Marsha's former majorettes and advanced dancers are available. Directors are Mike, Marsha and Tyson Smith. Reservations are also accepted for birthday parties. Questions, call 304-429-6340 or 304-453-6360. C-K Wonderdome Arena, former C-K High School gymnasium , Ceredo.
  • Dance Classes, DanceIt! Performance Studio offers ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, partnering, ballroom, theatre, mommy and me and creative movement for boys and girls ages 2-102. Questions, call Mary Petrany, 304-654-6220 or e-mail to danceit_studio@yahoo.com. YWCA, 633 5th Ave., Huntington.
  • Dance Club, 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Monday; beginner's class at 6:30 p.m. Rebel Rounders Dance Club with cuers: Bill Bush and Charlene Salyers. YWCA, 633 5th Ave., Huntington.
  • Dance, Acting and Voice Lessons, classes being offered in dance, acting, yoga, Pilates, voice, twirling and ballroom for ages 3 months to seniors. Specific dance forms are modern, ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, African, belly dance, moving spirit, creative movement, baby moves and the mini movers program. Children and acting classes, music and voice lessons are also available. Classes, workshops and master classes run throughout the year. Questions, call 304-697-0602 or visit www.jeslyn.org. Jeslyn Performing Arts Center, 1030 4th Ave., Huntington.
  • Gymnastic Classes, offered for beginners to competition level. The training facility is coached by Olympic experienced instructors. Questions, call 304-697-1789. Bozhi's Gym Nest, 3720 Green Valley Road , Huntington.
  • Hula Classes, 1-2 p.m. every Thursday. Questions, call 304-736-5092. Barboursville Senior Center, 721 Central Ave., Barboursville. Free.
  • Library events

    Barboursville Branch Library, 728 Main St., Barboursville

  • Families Reading Together Book Club, 10 a.m. every third Tuesday. Contact library at 304-736-4621 for current book selection.
  • Miss Ellie's Story Hour, 10 a.m. every Wednesday. Pre-school children and younger are invited to join Miss Ellie for stories, songs and crafts. Questions, call 304-736-4621.
  • Mystery Reader's Book Club, 2 p.m. every first Wednesday. Questions, call 304-736-4621.
  • Boyd County Public Library District, 1740 Central Ave., Ashland

  • Toddler Time, 7 p.m. every Tuesday. For more information, call 606-329-0090 or visit www.thebookplace.org.
  • Catch the Reading Bug, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 2 p.m. Fridays, June 10-July 18. Weekly summer reading program. For ages 12 and under. Questions, call 606-329-0090 or visit www.thebookplace.org.
  • Buggy Movie: "Barbie: Mariposa," noon Tuesday, June 17.
  • Metamorphosis, 4 p.m. Wednesdays, June 11-July 16. The teen program includes special programs and prizes geared toward those 13-18. Special activities include Tattoo Night, digital photo manipulation and movie night.
  • Buggy Crafts, 5-7 p.m. Thursdays, June 12-July 17. Self-service cart.
  • Toddler Time, 11:30 a.m. every Friday. It is designed for children just beginning to walk through age 3, and includes two to three short books, singing and dancing. Questions, call 606-329-0090.
  • Buggy Movie: "Miss Spider's Sunny Patch: Bug-a-Boo Day Play," noon Tuesday, June 24.
  • Teen Tuesdays, 6 p.m. every second Tuesday. Each month will feature a fun, informational program, activity and food. For ages 13-17. Questions, call Amanda Gilmore, 606-329-0518.
  • Teen Library Council, 4:30 p.m. every second Tuesday. Participants will help select books, movies and other materials for teens, and will help plan programs for teens, including Teen Tuesdays. Members of the Teen Advisory Board can miss no more than three meetings in a year's time. Applications required; call Kellie Nunley, 606-329-0518, ext. 1810.
  • MOB: Moms on Babies etc. 9:30 a.m. every second Wednesday. A monthly chance for busy moms to get together and talk about books they've enjoyed, get recommendations from other moms and just enjoy each other's company while the kids play. Refreshments will be served and the current best-selling adult fiction book will be given away each month. Call 606-329-0090 or visit www.thebookplace.org.
  • Time for Tweens, 2 p.m. every second Saturday. A special program for "tweens," that group between 8-12. Time for Tweens will focus on a different craft each month.
  • Zoom, Zoom: Things that Go, 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday. The world of planes, trains and other forms of transportation will be explored. A story time for children 4-8. In addition to stories, kids will receive a "zoom zoom" toy.
  • Cabell County Public Library, 455 9th St., Huntington

  • R.E.A.D. Program: "The Pawsitive Program", The Reading Education Assistance Dogs program is a unique reading program where children read to therapy dogs and their trainers once a week for a 20 minute session. Registration required; call Youth Services Department, 304-528-5700, ext. 141, for available time slot and day.
  • Adult Summer Reading Program, begins Thursday, June 12. This year's theme is "Basket Full of Reading Fun!" Just come in, sign up and begin reading. Every book you read brings you closer to possibly winning a gift basket full of great stuff. Available at the main branch and all the branches. Questions, call 304-528-5700 or visit www.cabell.lib.wv.us.
  • Public Story Hour, 6:15 p.m. every Monday and 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday. Features stories, games, singing, dancing and crafts. Families are encouraged to join the fun. Questions, call 304-528-5700.
  • Scrapbooking, 6 p.m. every third Monday. By April Howe. No registration required. Questions, call 304-528-5700.
  • Knit Night, 6 p.m. every first and third Monday. Class is designed for beginners and experienced knitters. Participants may bring their own needles and yarn. The group meets in the Youth Services department. Questions, call 304-528-5700.
  • Youth Chess Club, 4:30-5:30 p.m. every Tuesday.
  • The Mother-Daughter Book Club, 6:30 p.m. every third Tuesday. For girls ages 10-14 and the special women in their lives. Call the library to find out which exciting book will be discussed. Refreshments will be provided. Questions, call the Youth Services Department, 304-528-5700, ext. 141.
  • Third Saturday Book Club, 10 a.m. every third Saturday. Call the library to find out what exciting book will be discussed. Questions, call 304-528-5700.
  • Catlettsburg Branch of Boyd County Public Library, 2704 Louisa St., Catlettsburg

  • Catch the Reading Bug, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, June 12-July 17. Weekly summer reading program. For ages 12 and under. Questions, call 606-739-8332 or visit www.thebookplace.org.
  • Monthly Book Club, 5 p.m. every second Tuesday. Call 606-739-8332 for current selection.
  • Ceredo-Kenova Public Library, 1200 Oak St., Kenova

  • Adult Book Discussion, 10:30 a.m. every third Monday.
  • Summer Reading Registration, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, June 16. Sign-up, receive a number, check out books on reading level, read books, log in books read on your sheet, earn prizes and enjoy weekly events. Bring your camera for a picture with Papa Bear from "The Berenstain Bears."
  • Cox Landing Branch Library, 6363 Cox Lane , Lesage

  • Adult Book Club, 10 a.m. every third Thursday. For current book selection, call 304-733-3022.
  • Gallaher Village Branch Library, 368 Norway Ave., Huntington

  • Battle of the Books, all kids in grades third through fifth and sixth through eighth to participate in the highly competitive book trivia games. Each age group is divided into teams of three to six members. The team members read from a list of 10 pre-selected books. Once a week, the team will meet and the coach will ask questions about books. Grades third through fifth meet at 4 p.m. Thursday beginning June 12; grades sixth through eighth meet at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning June 10. Junior Team Grand Battle begins at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 28; and the tournament for grades sixth through eighth at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29. Questions, call 304-528-5696.
  • "Speaking of Books" Adult Book Club, 1:15 p.m. every last Thursday. Enjoy sharing a variety of authors and genres in an open discussion format. For current book selection or questions, call 304-528-5696.
  • Milton Branch Library, 1140 Smith St., Milton

  • Library 'Zine, 3:30-5 p.m. every Tuesday. Staff meets and is open to all interested middle and high school students who are writers, artists, photographers and typists and anyone who has an interest in publishing. Questions, call 304-743-6711.
  • Story Hour, 10-11 a.m. every Wednesday. Questions, call 304-743-6711.
  • Knitting Parties, 6-8 p.m. every last Tuesday. Knitters of every age and ability are welcome. Questions, call 304-743-6711.
  • Salt Rock Branch Library, Salt Rock Elementary School, Salt Rock

  • Story Hour, 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday. Questions, call 304-733-2186.
  • Scrapbooking, 4-7 p.m. every Thursday. Questions, call 304-733-2186.
  • Summit Branch of Boyd County Public Library, 1016 Summit Road, Ashland

  • Buggy Story Time, 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, June 10-July 15. For ages 4-5 years old.
  • Catch the Reading Bug, 2 p.m. Wednesdays and 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, June 11-July 17. Weekly summer reading program. For ages 12 and under. Questions, call 606-928-3366 or visit www.thebookplace.org.
  • Toddler Time, 1 p.m. every Friday. For more information, call 606-329-0090 or visit www.thebookplace.org.
  • Cuddle Bug Toddler Time, 1 p.m. Fridays, June 13-18. .
  • West Huntington Branch Library, 901 West 14th St., Huntington

  • Public Story Hour, 10 a.m. every Tuesday. Story hour with Miss Terri. Questions, call 304-528-5697.
  • Quilters West, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every last Saturday. Questions, call 304-528-5697.
  • Inspirational Book Club, 10 a.m. every first Saturday. Questions, call 304-528-5697.